05/19/2008
An Arizonan on the Campaign TrailOn the eve of primaries in Kentucky and Oregon, we're going to meet an Arizona man who has been on the presidential campaign trail for a year and three days. He's 24-year-old Danny Friedman. He used to work for the state Democratic Party but since last May, he's been criss-crossing the country for his candidate of choice, Senator Hillary Clinton. He's one of a countless number of idealistic, young and hungry political junkies who work day in and day out for their candidate.
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05/02/2008
Meet AZ's Undeclared SuperdelegatesWith six months until the presidential election, it's still not completely clear who the contestants will be, at least on the Democratic side. And for the first time in recent memory, the choice could come down to about 800 people known as superdelegates. They're delegates to the national convention whose votes are not bound by the party's primaries. We have 11 Democratic superdelegates in Arizona, and they include elected officials and party leaders. Of the 11, seven have already declared their support for a candidate. Four for Clinton. Three for Obama. So this morning, we'll focus now on the four superdelegates who are still undeclared. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports.
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02/05/2008
Will Conservatives Embrace McCain?After Super Tuesday's primaries and caucuses, Arizona Senator John McCain has established himself as the Republican Presidential frontrunner. As KJZZ's Steve Goldstein reports, some previously-opposed conservatives are likely to embrace--or at least support--McCain now.
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01/09/2008
Obama Campaign Highlights ArizonaNearly two hundred Barack Obama supporters gathered in Central Phoenix to watch election returns come in from New Hampshire. While many of the presidential campaigns have yet to focus much on Arizona, KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on one of the largest, and most organized, local efforts in the state.
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01/09/2008
AZ Clinton Campaign Hard at WorkDespite Hillary Clinton's win Tuesday in New Hampshire, and on the heels of a her disappointing showing in Iowa, Clinton's Arizona supporters decided to skip any victory celebrations altogether.
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11/12/2007
Rough Patch for McCain's Straight-TalkArizona Senator John McCain's Straight Talk Express hit a rough patch Friday, as McCain's 95-year-old mother Roberta had harsh words about presidential candidate Mitt Romney. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer reports.
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05/29/2007
AZ May Join "Super Duper" TuesdayMore than 20 states have decided or are considering moving their 2008 presidential primaries to earlier in the year, including Florida, California and New York. But smaller states like Arizona also hope to have more influence on the presidential election than they've had in years past.
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09/13/2006
Here and Now: Primary Election AnalysisHere and Now host Steve Goldstein discusses election results with KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie and East Valley Tribune legislative and political reporter Dennis Welch as well as political consultants Jaime Molera and Barry Dill.
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09/13/2006
Len Munsil Wins GOP PrimaryGovernor Napolitano faces attorney and conservative Christian activist Len Munsil this November. Munsil won in Tuesday's GOP primary against Don Goldwater, the nephew of the late senator Barry Goldwater.
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09/08/2006
Promise me: "No Pop-ups."The popularity of social networking sites like MySpace.com or YouTube.com has begun to creep into the political world. KJZZ's Tony Ganzer looks at this shift in communication, and political activism.
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09/08/2006
On the Campaign TrailWith only four days until voters cast ballots in Arizona's primary elections, public opinion polls show that the race for the Republican candidate for governor is still wide open.
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09/07/2006
Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Constituents' DoorsCandidates running in contested primaries have to win over voters. But before that, they have to let voters know who they are. KJZZ's Mark Brodie reports on how candidates try to make that happen.
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09/06/2006
Schools SuperintendentA preview of the Democratic Primary race for State Schools Superintendent between Slade Mead & Jason Williams.
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09/02/2006
House Candidates Gearing up for PrimaryThere are more than 120 candidates running for 60 seats in the state House of Representatives. KJZZ's Mark Brodie spoke with the Arizona Capitol Times' Jim Small to try and figure out who'll take the oath of office come January.
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09/01/2006
Candidate Goldwater Gets Campaign FundingDon Goldwater's campaign for the Republican nomination for governor has qualified for public financing. Goldwater will receive the nearly half million dollars in funding exactly one week before the September 12th primary.
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08/29/2006
The biggest difference is moneyIn our continued look at Congressional District 8 in Southeastern Arizona, we hear from the Democratic candidates who are similar in ideology, but differ when it comes to a campaign pocketbook. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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08/28/2006
The border. That's it.One of the most hotly contested Congressional races in Arizona burns from the south-eastern part of the state. Today we hear from Republicans vying for retiring representative Jim Kolbe's seat, who say border and immigration issues are by far the most important. Produced by Tony Ganzer.
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08/26/2006
September Primaries will Determine Several Senate SeatsIt's not often a race for the state legislature is compared to a wrestling match. But, one reporter thinks this year could be the exception. KJZZ's Mark Brodie speaks with Phil Riske of the Arizona Capitol Times to get the dirt on primary races for the Arizona Senate.
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08/22/2006
GOP Candidates Differ on Gay MarriageThe four candidates in the GOP primary race for governor spend a lot of time talking about immigration and crime in Arizona as they stump for votes around the state. The conservative candidates often agree on many core political matters, but they diverge when it comes to gay marriage.
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08/09/2006
Primary Elections on Here and NowHere and Now looks at the impact of open primaries as well as how publicly financed campaigns have evened the playing field for some aspiring politicians.
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